How to Apply

Do you want to start your university education at AUBG? To evaluate your talent and academic potential, we carefully consider all of the documents below, paying special attention to your English proficiency test scores, school grades and the interview.
Application Form
Start by submitting your online application form.
You may also use CommonApp.
Please do not submit more than one application.
Essay
Write an essay, which will help the AUBG Admissions Committee become acquainted with you, understand your motivation for attending AUBG and determine how well you can express yourself. The essay should be on one of the following topics:
- You have 650 words. Take a risk.
- What are the social and psychological masks that you use as part of your identity? What is their purpose on a daily basis?
Your essay should be no more than 650 words. It will be evaluated for its clarity, creativity, completeness of response, sentence structure, paragraphing, spelling, grammar, and style. You can use this essay template .
Letters of Recommendation
Submit two letters of recommendation from teachers, professors, guidance counselors and/or academic advisers familiar with your academic performance. The letters may be written in English, Bulgarian or Russian.
You can print a template for your letters of recommendation.
Transcript
If you are applying in your last year of high school (i.e., before having earned your diploma), you must submit an official transcript for the last three years of school that lists subjects taken, grades earned, and a calculated annual grade point average (GPA). The recommended minimum GPA is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. All transcripts must include the applicant's name, the contact information of the school issuing the transcripts, and the seal and signature of a school official. Transcripts may be submitted in English, Bulgarian, or Russian.
If you have already completed high school, please submit a copy of your high school diploma with the final grades. Copies must be verified by a notary and translated into English by a certified translator.
English Proficiency
Arrange to have your official TOEFL score sent by ETS to the AUBG Admissions Office. The AUBG institutional code is 2451. Please note that AUBG does not accept personal score reports or photocopies. Your TOEFL score must be less than two years old.
To register for TOEFL please visit www.toefl.org.
You could also take advantage of the Free Institutional English Proficiency Test.
English Proficiency Test |
Required Minimum |
IBT – Internet Based TOEFL |
80 |
ITP TOEFL |
550 |
rPDT - Revised Paper-Delivered TOEFL | 60 |
IELTS – International English Language Testing System |
6.5 |
Cambridge English (FCE, CAE, CPE) - reported on Cambridge English Scale | 180 |
ECPE – Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English |
650 |
PTE Academic – Pearson Test of English |
59 |
DET - Duolingo English Test | 110 |
International Baccalaureate (IB) - IB English A: Literature and English (HL) IB English A: Literture (HL) |
5 5 5 6 6 |
Advanced Placement – AP English Language & Composition or AP Literature & Composition |
4 |
High School in English – See High School English waiver |
Test preparation is available from our partner English language centers.
English Proficiency requirement may be waived for residents of the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
Portfolio
Your achievements and awards help us get a better picture of your skills, interests and strengths. Submit copies of the awards you are most proud of, show us your most impressive work, or send a CV that summarizes your story. Please use this CV template.
Interview
We would like to know you better. The interview is your chance to show your motivation, showcase your achievements, and ask a question to a representative of AUBG. The interview may be in person, by phone, or by Skype and will be scheduled after we receive your TOEFL scores.
SAT / ACT Result (Optional)
AUBG does not require SAT or ACT for admission purposes or financial assistance; however, the scores might help you waive two AUBG introductory courses: MAT 100 and ENG 100. You can submit your official scores through Collegeboard or ACT - AUBG institutional code in Collegeboard is 2451 and 5465 with ACT.
Application for Financial Aid (Optional)
In order to be considered for need-based financial aid and need-based scholarships, you must submit an Application for Financial Aid and all necessary supporting documents. You and your parents should read all instructions carefully and be as thorough as possible. Detailed instructions are available in:
In the absence of trade activities, the following financial declaration available in English or Bulgarian should be submitted in addition.
Please download, print and fill in your Application for Financial Aid. Upload a scanned copy of the application and all original supporting documents to the AUBG Online Application form from the "status" page after you submit your online application.
Application Deadlines
Admission is offered on a rolling basis, which means students may begin the admissions process at any time. Nevertheless, students interested in entering in either the fall or spring semester should try to meet the following deadlines:
Fall Semester
March 1 - for early admission with preferential financial aid and scholarship consideration
June 1 - for regular admission and financial aid for non-EU students
Spring Semester
October 1 - for regular admission and financial aid for non-EU students
November 1 - for regular admission and financial aid for EU students
Contact us, if you have any questions concerning your application.
Admission Decision
The American University in Bulgaria continually strives to notify prospective students of admissions decisions. Once the Admissions Office has received all required documents, the Admissions Committee will consider the student's application. The student will be officially notified of the Committee's decision in a confidential letter sent to the mailing address provided in the application form. An official notice is usually sent within four weeks of the Admissions office receiving all application documents. Some delay may be expected around the early admission period.
* Please note, if you are accepted to AUBG, you will need to mail hard copies of some of your documents to AUBG for visa purposes. You will receive more information about the documents required and how to ship them to campus.



Mailing address
Admissions Office
ABF Student Center
American University in Bulgaria
12 Svoboda Bachvarova St.
Blagoevgrad 2700, Bulgaria